FORMER AFL star Chris Tarrant could be the X-factor North Launceston needs to go all the way this TSL season. But coach Zane Littlejohn is looking no further than Saturday’s qualifying final against Western Storm at Aurora Stadium.

Tarrant’s AFL influence and experience has been perfect for Littlejohn’s young group, which has emerged as a strong contender for the State League flag despite finishing third behind minor premier Clarence and the remnants of last year’s South Launceston premiership side, Western Storm.

Littlejohn played down the scintillating form of his baby Bombers, who face the Storm for the right to advance to play Clarence in the second semi-final at Blundstone Arena on Saturday week to go into the grand final on September 20.

North Launceston downed Storm in the final home-and-away match at Aurora Stadium last weekend, and a repeat on Saturday would set up a blockbuster against the Roos.